Too Much to Ask

Niall Horan

About Too Much to Ask

"Too Much to Ask" is a song recorded by Irish singer and songwriter Niall Horan. It was written by Horan and Jamie Scott, with production handled by Greg Kurstin. The song was released by Capitol Records on 15 September 2017, as the third single from Horan's debut studio album, Flicker (2017). Commercially, "Too Much to Ask" reached the top 10 in Hungary, Ireland, and Scotland as well as the top 20 in Australia, Belgium, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Slovakia.


Year:
2017
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Waiting here for someone
Only yesterday we were on the run
You smile back at me and your face lit up the sun
Now I'm waiting here for someone

And oh, love, do you feel this rough?
Why's it only you I'm thinking of

My shadow's dancing
Without you for the first time
My heart is hoping
You'll walk right in tonight
Tell me there are things that you regret
'Cause if I'm being honest I ain't over you yet
That's all I'm asking
Is it too much to ask?
Is it too much to ask?

Someone's moving outside
The lights come on down the drive
I forget you're not here when I close my eyes
Do you still think of me sometimes?

And oh, love, watch the sun coming up
Don't it feel fucked up we're not in love

My shadow's dancing
Without you for the first time
My heart is hoping
You'll walk right in tonight
And tell me there are things that you regret
'Cause if I'm being honest I ain't over you yet
That's all I'm asking
Is it too much to ask?

My shadow's dancing
Without you for the first time
My heart is hoping
You'll walk right in tonight
And tell me there are things that you regret
'Cause if I'm being honest I ain't over you yet

My shadow's dancing
Without you for the first time
My heart is hoping
You'll walk right in tonight
And tell me there are things that you regret
'Cause if I'm being honest I ain't over you yet
That's all I'm asking
Is it too much to ask?

That's all I'm asking
Is it too much to ask?
That's all I'm asking
Is it too much to ask?

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Niall Horan

Niall James Horan (; born 13 September 1993) is an Irish singer and songwriter. He rose to prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction. In 2010, Horan auditioned as a solo contestant for the British televised singing competition The X Factor. After being eliminated as a solo performer, Horan joined four other contestants to form One Direction. As a group, they have released five albums, embarked on four world tours, and won several awards. Following the band's hiatus in 2016, Horan signed a recording deal as a solo artist with Capitol Records. His singles "This Town" and "Slow Hands" from his debut studio album Flicker (2017) reached the top 20 in several countries. The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the United St… more »

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Written by: Jamie Scott, Niall Horan

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10 facts about this song

Artist's background
Niall Horan is an Irish singer and songwriter who gained popularity as part of the British boy band One Direction. After the band went on hiatus in 2016, Horan branched out into a solo career.
Track Release
"Too Much to Ask" was released as a single on 15 September 2017 as the third track from his debut album "Flicker".
Song Composition
The song was composed by Niall Horan and Jamie Scott. It continues Horan's exploration of a soft, acoustic sound that has been compared to artists like Ed Sheeran.
Song's Theme
The song is a soft ballad about heartbreak and longing for someone you're no longer with. Horan confirmed it's one of his personal favourites on the album.
Chart Performance
It reached number 24 on the UK Singles Chart and also charted worldwide making it a commercial success.
Music Video
The music video for "Too Much to Ask" was released in September 2017 and has garnered over 50 million views on YouTube. The video echoes the track's melancholy theme, as we see Horan navigating through life post-break-up.
Critical Reception
The track was generally well received by critics, with commendation often going towards its poignant lyrics and Horan's vocal delivery.
Tour Performance
"Too Much to Ask" was performed live during Niall Horan’s Flicker World Tour in 2018.
Cover Versions and Usage in Media
There have been many cover versions of the song by fans and emerging artists. It has been used in many video edits and compilations on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
Sales Certification
In the US, the song has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales and streams equivalent to 500,000 units.

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